“Poems
and songs penned as an unstoppable outpouring of the heart take on a life of
their own. They transcend the limits of nationality and time as they pass from
person to person, from one heart to another.” – Daisaku Ikeda
A Buddhist philosopher, educator,
peace activist and prolific writer of books, poems, essays and history, Ikeda
celebrates his 89th birthday today.
His interests in photography, art, philosophy, poetry and music are reflected
in his published works, especially his well-known novel The Human Revolution, which has been widely printed in numerous
languages.
In his essay collections and
dialogues with leading political, cultural, and educational figures from around
the world – a series now published in the Japanese-English book Embracing The Future – Ikeda discusses
the transformative value of religion, the universal sanctity of life, social
responsibility, and sustainable progress and development.
Also praised for his children’s
books, Ikeda has won awards for such books as The Cherry Tree, The Princess and the Moon, and Over The Deep Blue Sea.
And, as a World War II “survivor,” he has been a leading proponent of
peace initiatives, now twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize (most recently
in 2015).
“A healthy vision of the future is
not possible without an accurate knowledge of the past,” Ikeda said of his
works. 
“To communicate the truths of
history is an act of hope for the future.”
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